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WHAT'S 

 YOUR SCORE? 



How well are you informed on farm 

 aflFairs? Test yourself on the questions 

 below. Each question is followed by 

 three answers. Select the one which you 

 think is correct. Compare your selections 

 with the correct answers. Allow yourself 

 10 points for each correct answer. Add 

 your score. 



90 to 100 ^= Excellent 



70 to 80 = Good 



50 to 60 = Fair 



Below 50 = Poor 



1. The number of Farm Bureau mem- 

 bers in Illinois is approximately: 

 17,500 — 47,000 — 114,000 



2. The state having the largest number 

 of Farm Bureau members is: 

 Illinois — Iowa — New York 



3. In Illinois the state organization of 

 Farm Bureau members is: 



The Illinois Agricultural Association 

 The Illinois State Farm Bureau 

 The Illinois Farm Bureau Federation 



4. The second most important farm crop 

 in Illinois is: 



Corn — Soybeans — Wheat 



5. The average corn yield per acre in 

 Illinois in 1944 was: 



35 bushels — 45 bushels — 65 bu. 



6. The Corporate Secretary of the Il- 

 linois Agricultural Association is: 

 Paul Mathias — George Metzger — 

 John Spencer 



7. The average price of milk cows in 

 Illinois in March was: 



$85.00 — $126.00 — $161.00 

 The Chicago ceiling price on most 

 hogs is: (per cwt.) 

 $12.50 — $13.50 — $14.75 

 Illinois Farm Bureau members have 

 organized several state-wide cooper- 

 ative associations. The number of 

 such associations is now: 

 3 — 5 — 14 

 10. Illinois Farm Bureau members or- 

 ganized the Farmers' Mutual Rein- 

 surance Company in 1925. It pro- 

 vides members with : 

 Auto insurance — Fire insurance — 

 Life insurance 



8. 



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Farmer dads . . . this time welcome your 

 victorious warrior sons home with a bif; 

 sheaf of War Bonds. In 1918, too many 

 farmers had nothing but a bigger mortgage 

 to show for their wartime efforts. 



BLUE SEAL 



FLY SPRAY 



SEAL 



All over Illinois, Farm Bureau Service Companies are 

 doing an excellent job in maintaining direct-to-the-farm 

 service on fuels, lubricants, and other essential farm sup- 

 plies. Quality has been maintained surprisingly well. 

 Tires, batteries, house paint and similar items are hard 

 to obtain. Other items like these listed are available cur- 

 rently, but we suggest that you check your needs and 

 place your order now with your local Farm Bureau 

 Service Company. 



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BLUE SEAL 

 FLY SPRAY 



A repellent and killer. Use in 

 dairy barn. Helps keep cows 

 contented while milking. Also 

 ideal on horses. Effeaively 

 repels flies for hours. 



BLUE SEAL 

 FLY KILLER 



For use on all inseas. 12% greater 

 killing strength than similar prod- 

 ucts. Safe to use in homes. Odor- 

 less — stainless — deadly to flies, 

 mosquitoes, moths, ants, bugs, and 

 other pests. 



S<(c4<>*t SPARK PLUGS 



You cannot find better plugs. Avoid fuel waste and loss of 

 power by checking your plugs and replacing with Edisons. 

 Your BLUE SEAL Salesman can give you Edison Spark Plugs 

 to fit any motor on your farm. 



MOTOR OIL 



Built for heavy duty lubricatioQ of 

 farm machinery. Tested by BLUE SEAL 

 Laboratory technicians. Lubricates, cools, and 

 helps keep motors dean. Ask the BLUE SEAL Salesman. 



I. F. S. 

 ROOF COATING 



Heavy roof coating made 

 with flake-graphite, asbestos 

 and asphalt. Stops leaks on 

 old roofs — fills broken seams 

 and nail holes. Prolongs life 

 of roofs on barns and other 

 farm buildings. 



SOYOIL 

 BARN PAINT 



Made with rich, red, iron 

 oxide and especially refined 

 oiVs. Has extraordinary cov- 

 ering qualities. Penetrates 

 and protects the surface, i 

 Makes any barn look better 

 and adds years to the life of 

 outside walls. 



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ORDER AMY Of THf ABOVt FROM TOUR 



FARM BUREAU SERVICE COMPANY SALESMAN 



ILLINOIS FARM SUPPLY CO. 



608 SOUTH DEARBORN ST., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 



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MAY, 1945 



